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Joy wrote:
"Bastette" wrote in message So, to find a computer with Windows 7, do you have to buy a used one, or is your son saying that you can find a NEW one with 7? Whatever you find out, could you pass it on to me? I'm in the market now myself. I've been searching on line. I haven't found any new ones, but I did find some reconditioned ones with 7, and my son says they should be fine, as long as they have all the features I want (or the ones he thinks I need). I think there are some reconditioned ones at Best Buy and ebay. Is Best Buy the same as Tiger Direct? (Or is that Circuit City?) I was looking on Tiger Direct and they have quite a few "refurbished" laptops with Windows 7 in the $200-300 range. New ones with 7 are more like $500- 600. Is that what you are seeing? I agree with you about the changes. I don't think I've ever gotten any upgrade of anything that didn't cause more problems than it solved. My conclusion is that "new and improved" usually isn't either. Certainly not when it comes to Microsoft! -- Joyce Fluffy Mackerel Pudding - "Once upon a time, the world was young and the words 'mackerel' and 'pudding' existed far, far away from one another. One day, that all changed. And then, whoever was responsible somehow thought the word 'fluffy' would help." -- Hilarious recipes at: www.candyboots.com |
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"Bastette" wrote in message
... Joy wrote: "Bastette" wrote in message So, to find a computer with Windows 7, do you have to buy a used one, or is your son saying that you can find a NEW one with 7? Whatever you find out, could you pass it on to me? I'm in the market now myself. I've been searching on line. I haven't found any new ones, but I did find some reconditioned ones with 7, and my son says they should be fine, as long as they have all the features I want (or the ones he thinks I need). I think there are some reconditioned ones at Best Buy and ebay. Is Best Buy the same as Tiger Direct? (Or is that Circuit City?) I was looking on Tiger Direct and they have quite a few "refurbished" laptops with Windows 7 in the $200-300 range. New ones with 7 are more like $500- 600. Is that what you are seeing? I don't know. We have both Best Buy and Circuit City stores in my extended area. I've never heard of Tiger Direct. The prices sound about right, though. Joy I agree with you about the changes. I don't think I've ever gotten any upgrade of anything that didn't cause more problems than it solved. My conclusion is that "new and improved" usually isn't either. Certainly not when it comes to Microsoft! -- Joyce Fluffy Mackerel Pudding - "Once upon a time, the world was young and the words 'mackerel' and 'pudding' existed far, far away from one another. One day, that all changed. And then, whoever was responsible somehow thought the word 'fluffy' would help." -- Hilarious recipes at: www.candyboots.com |
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On 10/10/2013 10:39 AM, Booker wrote:
I do identity theft investigations for the police dept. Cool, then you'd probably be familiar with the database our customer, the Federal Trade Commission, keep on identity theft complaints. LE uses our system for research. Facebook is rarely a component. The only problem is when people don't set the proper privacy controls, and let the whole world read their page. AND when they list relatives (e.g., grandchildren) and their relationship to them. Then we see the "grandparent scam." Google it if you're not familiar with it. Do a search on Facecrooks on your Facebook page and "like" them. They have a lot of good suggestions and warnings. Agree. You shouldn't leave the default settings for facebook at all. Some are annoying and some are just not the most intuitive if you want to keep your information available to only those you trust. And NEVER friend someone you don't know, even if they say they are the nephew of your great-grandmothers favorite cousin's co-worker. -- CAPSLOCK–Preventing Login Since 1980. |
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On 10/11/2013 4:35 PM, Bastette wrote:
So, to find a computer with Windows 7, do you have to buy a used one, or is your son saying that you can find a NEW one with 7? Whatever you find out, could you pass it on to me? I'm in the market now myself. I found one with Windows 7 and bought one just because when I need a new one, it will probably be harder to find one with Win 7. So it is still in the box for when I need it. -- CAPSLOCK–Preventing Login Since 1980. |
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"Judith Latham" wrote in message
... In article , Joy wrote: "Bastette" wrote in message ... Joy wrote: I hear you, Winnie! I'm currently using Windows XP and know I'm going to need a new computer very soon. I hate the idea of learning a new operating system. Incidentally, my son, who is a programmer, has advised me to try to find a computer that comes with Windows 7, as he considers it far superior to Windows 8. The hard disk on my laptop crashed the other night. It's an old computer, and at this point, I'm thinking I should just get another one. I dropped it off this morning at a repair shop so they could try to get my data off of the disk. (I do backups, but not often enough. Bad computer user, bad!) While talking to the guy at the front desk, I was reminded that new PCs have Windows 8. He complained about it and said it was really hard to use, and he's a tech guy, so you're in good company. In the past, I was lucky because I managed to escape the disaster that was Vista. Then Windows 7 came out, and I figured I'd buy a laptop with that, when the time came. But I waited too long, apparently. *Why do they do this*? They have something that works, that people are happy with, so they decide to change a bunch of stuff that makes it unusable. So, to find a computer with Windows 7, do you have to buy a used one, or is your son saying that you can find a NEW one with 7? Whatever you find out, could you pass it on to me? I'm in the market now myself. Thanks! -- Joyce The heck with top and bottom -- I want relationships with strangeness and charm. I've been searching on line. I haven't found any new ones, but I did find some reconditioned ones with 7, and my son says they should be fine, as long as they have all the features I want (or the ones he thinks I need). I think there are some reconditioned ones at Best Buy and ebay. I agree with you about the changes. I don't think I've ever gotten any upgrade of anything that didn't cause more problems than it solved. My conclusion is that "new and improved" usually isn't either. Joy I'm certainly with you on that. why mend it if it isn't broken. It's change for the sake of it. Judith -- Judith Latham Stourbridge, West Midlands. UK. Well that, and the money. If they can convince people that the new version is better, they'll buy it, even though they don't need it. I don't convince that easily. Joy |
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On 10/11/2013 4:35 PM, Bastette wrote:
In the past, I was lucky because I managed to escape the disaster that was Vista. Then Windows 7 came out, and I figured I'd buy a laptop with that, when the time came. But I waited too long, apparently. Oh, Vista wasn't *too* bad. *Why do they do this*? They have something that works, that people are happy with, so they decide to change a bunch of stuff that makes it unusable. From what I've read (which isn't much) Windows 8 is geared to work better with touch-screens and tablet-type devices. So, to find a computer with Windows 7, do you have to buy a used one, or is your son saying that you can find a NEW one with 7? Whatever you find out, could you pass it on to me? I'm in the market now myself. Thanks! You can still find new computers with Windows 7. For how much longer? I don't know. Good luck in your search! Jill |
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Joy wrote:
"Bastette" wrote in message Is Best Buy the same as Tiger Direct? (Or is that Circuit City?) I don't know. We have both Best Buy and Circuit City stores in my extended area. I've never heard of Tiger Direct. The prices sound about right, though. Lucky you. I haven't seen any brick & mortar electronics stores in my area in a long time. Unless you count Office Depot or Staples (which primarily sell stationery and office supplies - they also sell computers, but they don't specialize in electronics). Tiger Direct is an online electronics store. I'd heard that they were the reincarnation (as it were) of one of the stores, either Circuit City or Best Buy. Sounds like neither of those has completely left the "meat world" just yet. -- Joyce Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me, either. Just leave me the hell alone. -- Unknown |
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Cheryl wrote:
On 10/11/2013 4:35 PM, Bastette wrote: So, to find a computer with Windows 7, do you have to buy a used one, or is your son saying that you can find a NEW one with 7? Whatever you find out, could you pass it on to me? I'm in the market now myself. I found one with Windows 7 and bought one just because when I need a new one, it will probably be harder to find one with Win 7. So it is still in the box for when I need it. For how much, if you don't mind my asking? -- Joyce Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me, either. Just leave me the hell alone. -- Unknown |
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Judith Latham wrote:
I agree with you about the changes. I don't think I've ever gotten any upgrade of anything that didn't cause more problems than it solved. My conclusion is that "new and improved" usually isn't either. Joy I'm certainly with you on that. why mend it if it isn't broken. It's change for the sake of it. More likely for the profit. People tease me because although I work in the tech sector, my own electronic possessions are usually way out of date. Some people view me as a Luddite. But I'm not afraid of new things. It's just that what I already have suits me fine, and I'd rather not throw good money at wasteful consumerism, consigning perfectly usable items to the landfill. When my machine becomes unusable, then I'll get a new one. OK, end of sermon for the day. Let's just leave it at: I'm cheap. -- Joyce Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me, either. Just leave me the hell alone. -- Unknown |
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"Bastette" wrote in message
... Joy wrote: "Bastette" wrote in message Is Best Buy the same as Tiger Direct? (Or is that Circuit City?) I don't know. We have both Best Buy and Circuit City stores in my extended area. I've never heard of Tiger Direct. The prices sound about right, though. Lucky you. I haven't seen any brick & mortar electronics stores in my area in a long time. Unless you count Office Depot or Staples (which primarily sell stationery and office supplies - they also sell computers, but they don't specialize in electronics). Tiger Direct is an online electronics store. I'd heard that they were the reincarnation (as it were) of one of the stores, either Circuit City or Best Buy. Sounds like neither of those has completely left the "meat world" just yet. -- Joyce Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me, either. Just leave me the hell alone. -- Unknown Well, it could be Circuit City. When I said there was one in my area, I was actually talking about several miles away. I haven't been there for years, so it could have closed. I know we have a Best Buy in my city, though. That's where I got my flat screen TV. Joy |
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